THYROID DISEASE

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Q: What kind of thyroid problem causes the eyes to bulge out?
My aunt has this problem and I’m just wondering.

A: Hyperthyroidism – Graves disease is often suspect.

Q: thyroid problem causes highblood pressure?
i am 19 and i seem to have highblood pressure. i have many symptoms. i had blood tests done and the only thing wrong that came out was my T3 levels were a little high at 5.8 thouhg tsh and t4 were fine. does a thyroid problem causes highblood pressure?

A: Having had hyperthyroidism for years and finally being diagnosed with Graves Disease I can tell you what I have experienced. A hyperthyroid can cause a lot of problems. Palpations of the heart is what I had. My heart would race and I would feel faint. I suggest you try the National Graves Disease website. They list all the symtoms and give some explaination of what you should do. Hope you feel better soon!

Q: Thyroid Problem causes small breasts? ?
I recently went to the doctor and she told me I have an enlarged thyroid.soon i am going to get an ultrasound of it to figure out the problem. I wear an A cup bra and i am 16 years old. I got my period when i was 13. large breasts run in my family.

does my thyroid problem relate to my breasts!??help needed.

A: No im 21 and i have a enlarged thyroid to and it didnt make ur breast small..

Q: could a thyroid problem cause any real difficuly losing fat?
i workout hard regularly and eat clean the majority of the time minus a few give ins the junk sometimes. i am staring to do cardio at the gym again to. i doa fairly decent amount of walking outside of the gym to. i can’t seem to lose any fat. i lose inches but my wait stays the same. what could be the problem?

A: Do you eat soy?

Q: Can a thyroid problem cause problems with fertility?
I’ve just found out that my thyroid level is abnormal, can this effect fertility? I was tested for this, and other things because of trouble trying to conceive after a miscarriage. Stacie

A: Hi There,
If you are trying to become pregnant and have symptoms of low thyroid, it is crucial that you get
your thyroid levels corrected before you even conceive.
As you are trying to get pregnant right now and cannot,it could be because you hypothyroidism is making you infertile.
i read that studies show that women with low thyroid have trouble getting pregnant, however with proper
thyroid supplementation you can help achieve pregnancy, so dont think that is it Stacie.
Your Gp will help you with this and provide you will all the advice and support you need.
Good Luck

Q: can a thyroid problem cause hot flashes?
My husband was just told that his thyroid is out of whack, He has been having really bad hot flashes.
What other things take place in the body when the thyroid is elevated?

A: Absolutely – your thyroid controls every metabolic function in your body, so it can cause either hot flashes, or it can cause you to be cold all the time, or both – it can cause fevers and chills. It can cause weight gain and loss. (depending on whether you are high or low). It can cause cramping in your muscles, it can cause you to either be tired all the time, or to not be able to sleep (racing thoughts, need to move, etc.) It can also cause you to feel depressed or manicky – often thyroid problems are misdiagnosed as bipolar if they are severed.
It can cause you to be hungry all the time or not hungry at all.
It can also cause diarreah or constipation. Headaches and nausea too.
Good luck – it’s hard to get the meds balanced at first if the thyroid is still partially functioning, but it will get there and he will feel much better.

Q: Can thyroid problem/medicine cause the growth of white hair?
I’ve started having a few white on my head ever since a few months ago. I am NOT under alot of stress or anything. And I am not very old so that couldn’t be the reason. But I am taking a thyroid medication. Does anyone know if Thyroid problem/medicine will cause the growth of white hair? I am afraid it is something else. Thank you. If you also have that problem, please tell me about it.

A: I have read the reports of a few patients over the years on thyroid yahoo groups who said they had some white hairs growing in. And it seemed to be related to being on T4-only meds like Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothyroxine–all which leave you hypothyroid to one degree or another. And one problem with remaing hypothyroid is poor digestion of nutrients like copper and minerals, and that can lead to white hairs. Here’s a list of continuing hypothyroid symptoms on T4 meds which include white hairs: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/long-and-pathetic

You might also google “white hair hypothyroid” and see a lot.

Q: can having a thyroid problem cause you to not digest milk and if so why?
I use to be able to drink milk and now I throw up everytime I drink it even in my ceral. I had my thyroid check and supposely it is fine. what do the thyroid have to do with drinking milk?

A: Our bodies change. It doesn’t necessarily mean that there is anything wrong with your thyroid, you may have simply become “lactose intolerant”. No longer being about to digest milk sugars.

You can try using Lactaid, or try replacing milk with soymilk. Soymilk is healthy and has many cancer fighting properties.

Good luck!

Q: Does excess flaxseed oil suppliment give you thyroid problem?
I take Omacore fish oil suppliment. Can I also take flaxseed oil? I read about excess flaxseeds in diet cause thyroid problems. Isit true? How much and what form – oil, raw seeds, roasted seeds or powder – is the safe flaxseed intake?

A: The raw flax seeds themselves do:
http://www.drmirkin.com/nutrition/N192.html
This is from a compound called cyanogen.
It is converted in the body to another chemical called Thiocyanate (SCN). SCN in high concentrations in the blood for prolonged periods may have an adverse affect on the thyroid gland and may reduce its ability to take up Iodine.
http://www.ifafitness.com/health/herbals.htm
You should not eat more than 3 tablespoons a day of the raw seeds and I would opt for less than this if you are even borderline hypothyroid or are on medication for hypothyroidism.
Cyanogen is made inactive my cooking:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Flax-Seeds:-A-Rich-Source-of-Omega-3s&id=154185
so roasted flax seeds would be free of cyanogen. Powder would be cyanogen free only if was processed by pasteuisation or another method to remove cyanogen. It would be best to contact the manufacturer for such info. If it was from sprouted seeds, the sprouting process may remove cyanogen but again you need to ask the manufacturer for details. There is often a contact number on the packaging.

Flax seed oil: there are conflicting reports:
This report says flax seed oil does not contain cyanogen:
http://www.ifafitness.com/health/herbals.htm
and so does this:
http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~shlevy/DIETARY%20SUPPLEMENTS.htm
This report says that flax seed oil (quote): “contains also neurotoxic cyanogen glycosides and immuno-suppressive cyclic nonapeptides. Therefore, in order for flaxseeds oil to be used as edible food for reducing the plasma level of cholesterol and hyperlimidemia, it is preferable to remove these toxic components and saturated fatty acids from flaxseed or its oil before using as edible food.” (unquote):
http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?wo=2006137717
I would therefore again ask the manufacturer if the oil has been processed for removal of the toxic compounds.
It is likely that flax seed oil manufacturers are aware of the toxic components by way of the seeds and process the oil to remove these, by various methods such as this:

http://www.springerlink.com/content/g102426115603321/

Fish oil is excellent for you …why not stick with fish oil.
Also, I do know that flax seed oil goes rancid really quickly so if you purchase a bottle of the oil you need to refridgerate it.

If you have thyroid problems stay away from soya also as this can cause problems with the thyroid gland in those predisposed to problems especially.

Hope this helps.
Best wishes.

Q: How can a thyroid problem cause you to act bipolar???

A: Because the thyroid gland effects metabolism and metabolism has an effect on the whole body. Too much or too little thyroid hormone can cause a host of symptoms. Too little hormone can cause brain fog, too much can cause anxiety

Q: Is there a way besides a thyroid problem that someone simply cant lose weight no matter what?
i know there are lots of posts about how they cant lose weight, or they have tried and tried and still cant lose anything no matter what, so is it really possible that something other than a thyroid problem could cause someone to not be able to lose any weight at all? or is it more likely that they arent being so truthful with there diet/exercise regimine and such?

A: 1. Insufficient Exercise and Poor Eating Habits

You cannot lose weight by cutting calories alone. Adequate exercise and healthy eating habits go hand in hand when it comes to weight loss. Most Americans simply don’t get enough exercise to burn up the amount of calories that they consume on a daily basis. A steady stream of calories without a means to burn them equals weight gain, plain and simple.

A healthy individual looking to maintain his or her weight needs an average of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a day: A brisk walk, playing with your kids in the park, washing the car by hand. If you’re looking to lose weight, 60 minutes of cardio a day is recommended until you reach your target weight, when you can then go down to 30 minutes a day.

When deciding on a program to get healthy and lose weight, begin by closely examining the foods that you are eating. Keep a diary of what, when and how much you are eating. Looking at nutrition labels will tell you what’s in your meal and allow you to track your caloric intake as well as the fats, sugars, vitamins and minerals that you are consuming. After a week, evaluate your list, identify the problem areas and make adjustments accordingly.

A healthy eating program should be high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in saturated fats, sugar and salt. Determine what your daily caloric intake should be and don’t exceed it. If you are worried about feeling hungry, prepare fruity snacks to nibble on throughout the day. They are high in fiber, naturally sweet and will keep you feeling full.

Individuals who have major health concerns, such as cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes or osteoporosis should work with a nutritionist to develop a healthy eating plan. If you are otherwise healthy but utterly confused by nutrition in general, a nutritionist might be just what you need to get on the proper track.

2. Syndrome X

Syndrome X is a metabolic disorder that affects one out of ever four Americans and can lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes if left untreated. Syndrome X is chiefly characterized by insulin resistance. When food is consumed by a healthy individual, the body releases insulin to escort glucose into the cells where it can be burned efficiently. When insulin resistance is present, the cells fail to recognize the glucose and deny it entry. The glucose, without a destination, is left to build up in the bloodstream. The liver detects that the cells are not getting enough glucose and pumps more out to remedy the situation, further clogging the bloodstream with sugar. Eventually all of this glucose makes its way to the liver where it is converted to fat and stored throughout the body.

While weight gain due to insulin resistance is not necessarily caused by overeating, insulin resistance is caused by obesity, lack of exercise and diets high in carbohydrates. If you suspect that you might be insulin resistant, see your doctor for a simple test. Early detection could not only be the key to your weight loss, but also important in avoiding cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the future.

3. Stress

Are you plagued by stress on a daily basis? Even little stressors have the ability to add unwanted pounds to your body, thanks to a physiological response called “fight or flight”. Back in the days of our ancestral hunters and gathers, fight or flight was necessary for survival. When facing down an angry bear, the body would increase its production of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol to provide the hunter extra energy to battle his prey. After the immediate danger was over, the body would stop producing adrenaline but would continue to pump out cortisol. The cortisol served to stimulate insulin release and maintain the blood sugar levels resulting in an intense hunger. All of this was necessary for our ancient ancestor’s survival, however today we rarely have the need for such drastic responses.

While the type of stressors that we face in our everyday lives hardly compare to facing down a grizzly bear, our body’s response is exactly the same. Every time your workload becomes too much to handle or your children drive you off of the deep end, your body responds as if it was in mortal peril. Experiencing stressful events on a daily basis means that your adrenal glands could be pumping out the calming hormone cortisol on a regular basis.

After a stressful event subsides, the first thing that many of us do is reach for comfort food. This makes sense since the cortisol pumping through your body is effectively telling you to eat. The problem is, going back to its ancient roots, the fight or flight response was intended for physical threats in which massive amounts of energy were expended in order to survive. That intense hunger was supposed to trigger the hunter to replenish his body after the fight was over. Today’s stressors however, rarely involve physical activity. This means that the food you consume in r

Q: Can a thyroid problem cause vision problems?
I’m only curious as this guy I know claims to have vision problems due to his thyroid. If you could cite a source that be great. Thanks.

A: If he is hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid), then yes, eye problems are a classic symptom. It doesn’t always happen, but it can cause people’s eyes to bulge out and feel uncomfortable. It’s partly because of the extra thyroid hormone that the thyroid is producing, and partly due to odd antibodies that stimulate the thyroid and fool it into working too hard – the antibodies can also stimulate tissue behind the eyeball.

Q: could a thyroid problem cause false positives on pregnancy tests?
ive taken 5 and all are positive, but someone told me my underactive thyroid could cause false positives?

married and trying to conceive
i am on synthroid

A: Are you taking medication for your underactive thyroid? My dr talk me that that was 1 reason I wasn’t conceiving. If not and you are pregnant you need to see the dr and see if they recommend medication. You need to be in the best health for you and your baby. Congrats! Sounds like you are expecting!!!

Q: Thyroid problem?
I went to the doctor and told him I had put on 40plus lbs in 6 months I eat healthy exercise. I told him Im tired alot, headaches, the weight, and I feel like something is stuck in my throat at all time it drives me nuts. Could it be thyroid? Can the thyroid cause you to be moody extremely moody? he is doing blood work etc just wanting to get some ideas etc
Im almost 30, my mother had discovered thyroid problems when she was 34 so I pray its nothing serious cause I know what my mom goes through with it and other issues that have risen since
I did get my blood work done around 830 am after took the kids to school , also I get a ultrasound of my thyroid and throat etc in the morning

A: Yes, all your symptoms sound like Hypo-thyroid or possibly Hashimotos Thyroid. Make sure the Dr. did the free T3, T4, & TSH bloodtests. Also, include the antibody test (Thyrogobulin Antibody Titer) to see if you have the auto-immune form of Hashimoto’s. Thyroid problems are very herditary & tend to run in families. In our family my Mom, myself, & both of my nieces have Thyroid problems. The lumpiness you feel in your throat is caused by your Thyroid being enlarged, that should go away with medicine.

I’m glad that you had your Thyroid ultrasound done too. This along with the bloodwork will give your Dr. all the conclusive evidence he needs to diagnose your condition & rule out any Thyroid nodules etc.

Hopefully, he will start you on Thyroid meds if tests point that way. If you start meds, give it about 30 days before you start feeling better. In my past experience, Thyroid levels take time to correct. Wait & see what tests reveal & if you need Thyroid supplementation, I have found that Endocrinologists at times do a better job of titrating your medicine & getting you feeling better faster. Good luck, hope you are feeling better soon!!

Q: causes of Thyroid problem, can stress be a possibility?
I am asking this since I am going through an anxiety/stress dis-order at the moment and for those who don’t know, this results in constant panic attacks, which you have increased heart rate, shortness of breathe, sweating, dizzyness (those are my symptoms anyways)

Now I am going through a program on my own for attacking this dis-order and one of their first suggestions was to get your Thyroid checked, but they do not say why.
2 Months ago, I got my thyroid checked on my anual check up (this was before I started this program) and they found out that my thyroid gland has failed and stopped producing T3 and T4 hormones.
The Dr. Is confused since this does not run in the family and I am rather healthy.
I am thinking, the result of decreased hormone is a slower heart rate (but I never experience this)

Here is my question:
Is it possible that being stressed often (having a fast heart rate) be the cause of shutting down your thyroid in attempt of your body slowing your heart rate?

A: no i dont think thats the cause of it. Are u on medication to treat the low hormone?If not i would get on some cause thats going to help u out.